Tag: Nationalist Congress Party

  • ‘Side effect’ of Maharashtra’s politics in Bihar

    ‘Side effect’ of Maharashtra’s politics in Bihar

    Patna (IANS). The ‘side effect’ of the split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra is being felt in Bihar. After the split of NCP in Maharashtra, the opposition parties in Bihar claim that the story of Maharashtra can be repeated in Bihar as well. Although the ruling party is denying it, it is talking about misuse of institutions.

    Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal (RLJD) chief Upendra Kushwaha clearly said that the way opposition unity was going on in the country, the incident in Maharashtra is natural.

    Pointing towards Bihar, he said that let’s see what happens in the coming days.

    LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan says that Nitish Kumar is also afraid of breaking JDU due to break in NCP. Chirag claimed that many of his MLAs and MPs were in touch with the other party. He even said that many leaders of JDU are also in contact with me.

    Here, BJP state president Samrat Chowdhary said that Nitish Kumar has finished politically. Their MLAs are also knowing that if this situation continues, then it will be difficult to win the elections. This is the reason why their MLAs are looking for a place.

    He said that it will be seen if there is any proposal to join BJP. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi said the rebellion in Sharad Pawar’s NCP was a result of the Patna meeting of opposition unity, in which the ground was being prepared to project Rahul Gandhi.

    Sensing that Maharashtra-like situation may arise in Bihar as well, Nitish Kumar has started talking to MLAs and MPs separately.

    Sushil Modi said that JDU’s MLA-MP will neither accept Rahul Gandhi nor Tejashwi Yadav. In such a situation, there is a possibility of stampede in JDU.

    Here, JDU spokesperson and former minister Neeraj Kumar said that ending the existence of BJP’s ally party is in his DNA. He said that first Shiv Sena and now NCP. He said that among those who have joined the cabinet after breaking away from NCP, there are many people on whom ED’s case is going on. He said that the incident happened in Maharashtra, it is proved that first threaten and then get included.

  • Ajit Pawar took oath as minister, became deputy CM

    Ajit Pawar took oath as minister, became deputy CM

    Mumbai: NCP leader Ajit Pawar took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

    A big upheaval is being seen in the politics of Maharashtra and Sharad Pawar’s NCP has reached the brink of collapse. Ajit Pawar, who offered to resign from the post of Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, today (Sunday) held a meeting with supporting MLAs at his residence and then left for Raj Bhavan with 17 MLAs to extend support to the Shinde government.

    According to sources, including Ajit Pawar, a total of more than 5 ministers can take oath from NCP in Maharashtra. The names of Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujwal, Anil Patil, Dilip Patil, Aditi Tatkare etc. are included in those who became ministers.

  • Sharad Pawar takes back resignation; to continue as NCP chief

    Sharad Pawar takes back resignation; to continue as NCP chief

    After the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) rejected party supremo Sharad Pawar’s resignation on Friday, he took back his resignation and stated that he would continue with renewed vigour.

    His resignation three days ago was followed by continuous protests by party workers a few of who resigned as a sign of protest.

    “After reconsideration of everything, I announce that I will continue as the president of the party. I take back my previous decision,” Sharad Pawar said.

    This episode cleared Pawar’s influence over the party and its workers.